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'People in Wales face many problems and challenges which cannot be solved by our National Assembly because of its limited powers. Neither can they be solved by Westminster whose concerns of Wales are an afterthought at best. Only we can solve the problems Wales faces.

'It is not good enough for a Welsh First Minister to blame the Tories in Westminster for almost all of Wales’ ills, while at the same time, refusing to push for the powers to tackle those problems in Wales. The under-resourcing of our media ensures a continued lack of understanding as to how devolution works.

'As the political landscape changes alongside our relationship within the UK and Europe, as people in countries like Catalonia and Scotland push for self-government to have more control over the decisions that affect them, it makes sense for people here to consider how we in Wales can be empowered to tackle more of our problems for ourselves.'

International Women’s Day is a day of celebration across the world. It’s a day to come together to mark the achievements and successes of women, often in adverse conditions, in all spheres. It is not just a time for celebration - it is also a time for reflection; a time to realise that there is still so much to do to achieve gender equality.

Leanne attended an event at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay to help launch the Great Daffodil Appeal, Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraising campaign which helps Marie Curie Nurses provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness.

Plaid Cymru Leader Leanne Wood has welcomed confirmation from the First Minister that, following challenges in first minister’s questions, the Welsh Government is examining ways to remove patient charges for medical assessments required to access disabled grants and benefits.

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About Leanne

As I look around the Rhondda, I am reminded that if we keep doing the same thing we will get the same results. As the AM for the Rhondda, I am committed to policies that will provide solutions to our problems. There is no problem that cannot be solved. My vision for the Rhondda includes a plan to create jobs, to support and improve public services and to make the Rhondda and Wales a better place for all of us to live.